8 New Car Trends That'll Hit The Scene In 2017

We asked you guys to predict the next big car trends. Here are the most popular - and most controversial - suggestions
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The tuning scene hit a creative low in 2015, with ‘on-trend’ owners going Rocket Bunny and Liberty Walk crazy. I mean, almost every car at SEMA had riveted fender flares. This got us wondering: what will happen when these kits go out of fashion? Well, CTzen The Stan reckons that the majority of these modified cars will be returned to stock condition.

If Stan turns out to be right, we might start a new business called Standomod: ‘Restoring ruined classics back to their former glory.’ Just think how many Aventadors we’d get through our doors…

2. Electric car tuning

Suggested by: Alex Andrei
Suggested by: Alex Andrei

We have yet to see a tuning company improve the performance of an electric vehicle, but we’ve seen them tweak the aesthetics. For example, legendary tuning house Brabus reworked a Tesla Model S to produce this handsome looking beast. 21-inch wheels, a carbonfibre splitter and a reupholstered interior are the highlights. We like.

3. TRICE: Track Inspired Cosmetic Enhancement

Suggested by: Ali Mahfooz
Suggested by: Ali Mahfooz

According to CTzen Ali Mahfooz, ‘trice’ includes modifications such as ducktail spoilers and non-functional canards. These aerodynamic additions have turned up on a number of production cars over the past few years - the Mercedes C63 AMG Black and BMW M3 GTS being the most prolific - so perhaps Ali is onto something.

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We love blending old school aesthetics with modern technology - it’s why we adore restomods - so the idea of a retro Tesla rival speaks to us. CTzen GamerBoy_2999 reckons we’ll see plenty of electric conversions in the future, but American manufacturer DMCEV has already begun. The company’s fully-electric DeLorean features a 260bhp electric motor, a 0-60mph time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 125mph. Impressive numbers.

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A major problem with electric cars is the fact that pedestrians can’t hear them coming. To solve this issue, CTzen Ansen reckons that manufacturers will start to produce vehicles that emit noises through external speakers. We just hope they don’t settle on Saleen’s solution. Awful.

6. Rally specification Subarus and Evos

Suggested by: Johan Karlsson
Suggested by: Johan Karlsson

After seeing so many stanced and slammed Subies, CTzen Johan Karlsson predicts that true rally enthusiasts will rebel in OTT fashion. We haven’t seen any proof of this so far, but we hope it comes true! Both the Impreza and Evo have, in our opinion, always looked best when they’re sitting on high-riding rally-specification suspension. Match this with fully functional aero and petite gravel-spec wheels and you have utter perfection.

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CTzen Jonah thinks that neon underglow, heinous spoilers and dodgy vinyl graphics are going to make a return. Judging by the taste of some YouTubers (see above), we can’t help but agree.

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Tyre lettering was originally conceived for advertisement purposes. I mean, what’s the point in supplying the whole F1 grid with rubber hoops if no one can see your name? This trend slowly made its way to road cars, with owners using lettering pens to colour in the tyre manufacturer’s name.

This trend peaked in the late 1980s and erly 90s, but it’s slowly making a return. What do you think guys? Love or hate?

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Dayton Sander

“ We have yet to see a tuning company improve the performance of an electric vehicle “…

Didn’t Saleen literally do that last year? You even included the dang car in this. They upgraded the output of the motors and stuff, if I’m not mistaken. Do a little research.

04/28/2016 - 04:58 |
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Yea Saleen upgraded the drivetrain to improve the performance of the car. 😂🙄

04/28/2016 - 05:00 |
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The Jap Mini

Early 2000s rice is already underway for me. Though mine is bosozoku and not rice. Also don’t be hating on TJ and Calvin.

04/28/2016 - 06:12 |
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you can hate on ricers but not on calvin?

04/28/2016 - 07:29 |
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Dominik Maslyk (Euro & JDM Addict) (Autistic boi)

Restoring modified cars back to stock is just bullsh*t
Unless it’s for ricers
yeah good luck trying

04/28/2016 - 08:03 |
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Jack McCann

Well I certainly plan to turn my next car (gc8 2.5rs?) Into a road going rally weapon this coming year so stay tuned on that hehe

04/28/2016 - 08:12 |
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Erich Mohrmann

So removing the iconic sound from old vintage cars is going to be a thing…
Giving up on life here…

04/28/2016 - 08:24 |
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Anonymous

“A major problem with electric cars is the fact that pedestrians can’t hear them coming. To solve this issue, CTzen Ansen reckons that manufacturers will start to produce vehicles that emit noises through external speakers. We just hope they don’t settle on Saleen’s solution. Awful.”

Funny thing you say that. My Nissan LEAF emits a high-pitched noise for pedestrians when travelling under 20/ish mph. There’s a button to turn it off, but it is always turned on when you start the car.

04/28/2016 - 09:53 |
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suchdoge

I Hate electric versions of old cars. I can understand it on the Delorean because it was slow to begin with. But you cross the line when you think converting a 60’s icon into electric form is cool…

04/28/2016 - 11:37 |
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Anonymous

9 - Ford Mustang Bull Bars

04/28/2016 - 11:59 |
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Anonymous

Mercedes AMG and E92 GTS have functional aero

04/28/2016 - 13:22 |
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Anonymous

Just gonna leave my opinions here..

Number 1: I’m actually hoping for it to happen ( especially for riced out cars )

Number 2: Don’t know why but I’d love to see a tuned Prius :P

Number 3: Not for me. Because weight reduction.

Number 4: Nope.

Number 5: If that ever happens, I might be wearing earplugs for the rest of 2017.

Number 6: RALLY SPEC EVERYTHING!

Number 7: OH GOD NO

Number 8: Now that’s great..

04/28/2016 - 15:21 |
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